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Section 2: Operating Procedures
Z44 & Z52 (S/N 472620 -526170) Zero Turning Radius Mowers Riding Mowers Accu-Z Razor
®
357-044M
2/27/07
Land Pride
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Mower Deck Operation
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DANGER
Never attempt to make any adjustments to the mower deck
while the engine is running or when the blades are engaged.
Mower blades cannot be seen and are located very close to
deck housing. Fingers and toes can be cut off instantly.
With the engine running at a medium speed, engage
blades (Refer to Figure 2-11). Advance engine throttle to
full rpm once the blades have become fully engaged.
Blade Engagement Switch
Figure 2-11
NOTE: Engaging the blades at high engine rpm or
when under heavy load (in tall grass for example)
can cause belts to slip, resulting in premature wear
or possible damage.
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Blade
Engagement
Switch
General Operating Information
After thoroughly familiarizing yourself with the Operator’s
Manual and completing the Operator’s Checklist, you are
almost ready to begin mowing.
Approach the mower from the front. Spread the control
levers fully apart if they aren’t already in the wide-open
position and set the park lever to (ON). Taking care not to
step on either side of the mower deck, step up on the
operator’s platform and comfortably seat yourself. With
both control levers still wide apart reach for the throttle
and choke control to your right side. Position the throttle
control at half throttle and pull the choke to the “up/on”
position. Insert your ignition key and rotate the ignition
key clockwise until you hear the engine begin to start.
Release the ignition key and push the choke to “down/
off” position. Allow the engine to warm up momentarily. If
your mower has just been running and the engine is
already warm, using the choke is usually not necessary.
With the engine at half throttle, set the park lever in the
(OFF) position and pull the control levers in to bring both
control levers equally together in the neutral position just
in front of you. It’s now time to test your steering skills.
Gently push both control levers equally forward. The
farther forward you push the levers the faster you will go.
Pull back equally and you will slow down coming to a
stop when you reach the neutral position. Now slowly pull
the levers back toward your body past neutral position.
The mower will reverse direction and increase in speed
as you pull further back. If you push one lever forward
and pull one lever back the mower will do a Zero turn in
the direction of the control lever closest to your body.
Now take a few moments in a safe area to practice
steering your mower with the engine still at half throttle.
Gradually increase your throttle speed until you feel
totally confident in your mower steering and handling
ability.
After removing all obstacles from the lawn, it is now time
to cut the grass. With your mower at half throttle, place
your right foot on the deck lift pedal and release and
lower the deck to your preset cutting height. With your
right hand, pull up on the cutting blade engagement knob
and increase the engine speed to full throttle. You may
now begin mowing.
When you are done mowing or just want to take a break,
make sure you:
• Park on level ground
• Disengage the cutting blades
• Throttle back
• Move the control levers to wide-open
• Set the park lever to (ON)
• Turn the engine off
• Remove the key
• Step carefully off the front of the machine.